encounters.
American Museum of Natural History, New York · 2023
This series of black-and-white images offers a dreamlike glimpse into a world where human curiosity meets curated wilderness. Museum visitors, shown as dark silhouettes, stand spellbound before illuminated dioramas of distant lands and creatures.
From African plains to Arctic landscapes, each photograph captures a moment of quiet wonder. The shadowy viewers merge with the edge of each display, creating a surreal boundary between the human world and these frozen scenes of nature.
The strong contrast between the dark figures and the glowing exhibits invites contemplation. These images prompt us to reflect on our connection to the natural world and on how we experience it through the lens of museum curation. In this interplay of light and shadow, we witness the transformative power of bringing the wilderness into the urban space and changing our perception of the untamed forever.
encounters.
2023 · 5 works · 60 × 40 cm each · Edition 12 + 2
